Events & Activities

Activities

Local History Group

Meets twice a month at Coultershaw

Exploring the history of Petworth and surrounding villages

Do you have an interest in Petworth’s local history?
This is an opportunity to discover and explore more about Petworth’s history whilst spending time with other like-minded members of your community in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

For more information on this group please contact us at: [email protected]

The History Group was created with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

History Group Programme – Spring/Summer 2026

History Group

Wednesday 23 September
Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Down the Rother without a paddle!

Speaker

David Rudwick

History Group

Wednesday 14 October
Time: 10:30


Tour of West Sussex Record Office

Contact Tony Sneller for information

[email protected]

Host

WSRO

History Group

Wednesday 28 October
Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Treasures in Store – WSRO

Speaker

Nichola Court

History Group

Wednesday 11 November
Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Charlotte Latham – The Godmother of
English Folklore

Speaker

Miles Costello

History Group

Wednesday 25 November
Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Arthur Russell the miller –
Terwick, Bex, North Mill & more

Speaker

Tony Sneller

Coultershaw Crafters and Makers

A social group for anyone who enjoys making.

We … knit … crochet … sew… embroider… felt… thread… weave… spin… draw… quilt… twine and more…………coffee, tea and a good chat included

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month in the Coultershaw Warehouse 10am—12.30

For more information contact Maggie South via [email protected]

Events

A pop-up coffee shop will be operating on all the Event Days.

Coultershaw is now closed until Easter 2026

The History Group and Crafters meetings will continue as usual